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James Tripp 1656–1730

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have James Tripp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1656 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 30 May 1730 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Tripp (1610–1678)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Immediate Family

Parents
John Tripp
1610–1678
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Tripp was born in 1656 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of john tripp and mary payne. James Tripp passed away in 1730 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Brown Web Site

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record Greaves Web Site

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of James Tripp in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1730
Death of James Tripp in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Tripp

This ancestor line traces from Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Borough, Buckinghamshire, England (1530) to Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1656) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Tripp (1656–1730) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Tripp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Tripp PTP
1656–1730
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Tripp PTP
1610–1678
Horkstow, North Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, Lincolnshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Tripp's Descendants

1.
JT
James Tripp PTP 1656–1730